Re: New Amtrak Charger locomotives testing on Cascades route
Author: mook
Date: 02-16-2017 - 19:02
George Andrews Wrote:
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> The TOYOTA Prius ??? With its' new styling ,now it
> isn't just SLOW -- it's UGLY too !!! I still think
> the name plate on the car should be mounted on one
> of those slow - moving vehicle triangles. :)
I do find that as the Prius has gotten older (the first ones appeared back around 2001) they've moved into the general used car population and tend to get driven a little harder. While not hotrods, they are about as quick as a 4-cyl Camry or Accord with automatic. Yes, they get poorer gas mileage that way, but 45 mpg at 75 mph isn't too horrible.
I think the "Prius" comment re. the Chargers is more with the styling than the operation. Besides, they're diesel-electric but not hybrids (no traction battery).